Litigation

/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of taking legal action; the act of suing in a court of law.

The company decided to settle the litigation out of court to avoid a lengthy trial.

The legal proceedings initiated between parties in a civil court.

She has been involved in litigation for over three years regarding her contract disputes.

The act of engaging in a lawsuit; the process of pursuing a legal case.

Litigation can be expensive and time-consuming, so many cases are resolved through mediation.

The formal process of resolving disputes through the court system.

The organization is preparing for litigation in response to the breach of contract.

From Latin 'litigatio', from 'litigare', meaning 'to dispute'.

file for litigation

to initiate a lawsuit against someone

litigation risk

the potential financial losses resulting from lawsuits

litigation costs

expenses associated with the legal process

litigate

to take a dispute to a court of law

litigant

a person involved in a lawsuit

litigable

capable of being disputed in court

sue happy

He's so sue happy that he files litigation over every little thing.

lawyering up

When things got tough, they started lawyering up, considering litigation.